Stupid question about the seat cover

[Guest]

I want to cut the foam down a little bit (new shocks make the bike a little too tall) but can't figure out how the cover is attached to the seat pan. For reference, I have the original cover and have never removed it (no rips, tears, etc).

[MAJikMARCer]

I want to cut the foam down a little bit (new shocks make the bike a little too tall) but can't figure out how the cover is attached to the seat pan. For reference, I have the original cover and have never removed it (no rips, tears, etc).

not sure about yours, but mine had little triangular wedges that bite into the cover. You can get replacement strips to rivet in if yours are broken or rusted.

http://www.hvccycle.net/alligator-strip/

[Tamara]

not sure about yours, but mine had little triangular wedges that bite into the cover. You can get replacement strips to rivet in if yours are broken or rusted.

http://www.hvccycle.net/alligator-strip/

That would explain why I couldn't see any obvious tacks/rivets/etc holding the cover on.

[Steve]

Before you start shaving the seat foam thinner, try just narrowing the front a bit.

When you come to a stop, having a narrower seat will let you put your legs down straighter, without having to spread them out around the front of the seat.

We did that on my wife's bike, you can't even tell it was done, but it fits her much better.

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[Tamara]

Before you start shaving the seat foam thinner, try just narrowing the front a bit.

When you come to a stop, having a narrower seat will let you put your legs down straighter, without having to spread them out around the front of the seat.

We did that on my wife's bike, you can't even tell it was done, but it fits her much better.

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Making the seat a little narrower is a good way to start. I have to decide whether to do it myself or have an upholsterer do it for me.

[chuck hahn]

Yes on the little triangle spikes holding the dover on...which if rusty will usually snap off.
So you rivet qa spike strip in place and replace he cover. this place sells them and some covers. Cruise around and see what all they have.

http://www.pandkclassicbikes.co.uk/default.html

[Steve]

Making the seat a little narrower is a good way to start. I have to decide whether to do it myself or have an upholsterer do it for me.

If you do it yourself, you can shave a little off, test fit it, shave a little more off, test fit, etc., repeat as necessary.

Take it to an upholsterer, you will get back what he did. If you decide you don't like it, it will cost you more.

To shave off a little foam at a time, you can use a large rotary sander disk in a drill or an electric carving knife.
Small amounts can make a big difference, so go slowly, check often.

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[Tamara]

Yes on the little triangle spikes holding the dover on...which if rusty will usually snap off.
So you rivet qa spike strip in place and replace he cover. this place sells them and some covers. Cruise around and see what all they have.


http://www.pandkclassicbikes.co.uk/default.html

My cover is still in great condition, no rips or anything. My new shocks have made the bike a wee tad too tall so I'm considering altering the foam so I can reach the ground on more than my tip toes.

[Tamara]

If you do it yourself, you can shave a little off, test fit it, shave a little more off, test fit, etc., repeat as necessary.

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Good point!

[gsgeezer]

As Steve said, narrowing the front will make a big difference.
I usually just take my seats to a local vehicle upholstery dude and give them the specs of what I need for the seat profile.